Should I Use Steel Brake Lines Or Rubber Brake Hoses For Adding Hydraulic Brake Lines?
Question:
Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Zinc - 8inch Adjustable Channel Down - 8,000 lbs Item # DM8759131 Should I use a bent brake line or a brake hose? I will match the fitting sizes.
asked by: Tandy
Expert Reply:
Using a Brake Line Kit # DM5403 that uses all steel lines with the only exception being the rubber lines down to the axle so the suspension can travel will give you the most consistent braking for your trailer. The steel lines will not expand like the rubber lines in the Kit # 18TA-BLKIT. While the steel lines will be more difficult to install and must be bent with the correct tools to prevent putting a kink in the lines it is the better option. You can often rent the tools needed for bending the lines from your local auto parts store to keep costs down.
I do recommend using the Wrench Set # KLW to tighten the fittings so you do not round them off with a standard open end wrench.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Tandem Axle - 18'
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 18 Feet Long
- Brake Lines
- Flexible Brake Hose
- Brake Line Kits
- Tandem Axle
- Kodiak
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Line Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - Drum Brakes
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Brake Lines
- Steel Brake Line
- Brake Line Kits
- Tandem Axle
- Demco
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Kodiak Wrench Set - 1/4" Line Wrench, 3/8" Line Wrench, 1/2" Combination Wrench
- Hand Tools
- Wrenches
- Wrench Set
- SAE
- 1/2 Inch
- 1/4 Inch
- 3/8 Inch
- Kodiak
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator - Drum - Zinc - 8" Adjustable Channel Down - 8,000 lbs
- Brake Actuator
- Surge Brake Actuator
- Straight Tongue Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Channel Only
- Drum Brakes
- No Lockout
- Demco
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